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And then there were none
The preseason ended Thursday night and the last original Texan was just one of the casualties. Cheatsheet | Down and ouch | Four-team mock Read More
Preseason QB Rankings
Striking out when selecting your quarterbacks on draft day is sure to send your team packing early this season. Nobody likes to lose, so you better start reading. Read More
Preseason RB Ranking
The position of running back is about as stable as Kirstie Alley's weight this season. Let us be your guide to fantasy success while avoiding those landmines and grenades! Read More
Preseason WR Rankings
While there are more receivers than any other position in fantasy, the gap between the sure things and the rest of the crowd is alarming. Read More
Preseason TE Rankings
The NFL has morphed into a much more pass friendly environment and tight ends have reaped the rewards. Grabbing a quality option in the mid-to-late rounds has never been easier. Read More
Daily Fantasy Fix
Sunday
Don't forget about Peyton
Peyton Manning is being taken on average No. 19 overall in fantasy drafts, almost a full round after Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees.
2010 Fantasy Racing: Labor Day Classic 500
Juan Montoya is hot heading to Atlanta. Dobish previews the Labor Day…
NASCAR Challenge for cash
Are you ready to take on all comers in our Racing Challenge for cash?
Monday
Pre-Wk 3 fantasy recap: Batch…
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran QB Charlie Batch tossed his hat into the ring to serve as starter while Ben Roethlisberger is suspended. Daniel E. Dobish looks back at the performance…
Devil's Advocate: Picking in the middle
There's no taking running backs in the first two rounds in this mock draft.
Bargain Bin Wk 1: Pick up Fells?
Dobish reveals his studs for Week 1 in the Fast Draft Challenge salary…
Tuesday
Hedge your fantasy bets with good…
There are several players that pose plenty of fantasy questions this season, but you still have to draft them relatively high because of their potential. You can hedge your bets, so…
It's Spiller time in Buffalo
With his backfield mates down, it's Spiller's time to shine.
Welcome to Fast Draft® Challenge (live draft)
The Fast Draft® Challenge is here and fantasy football rules are changing.
Wednesday
Good/bad month-of-September pitchers
Here's a nice list of good -- and bad -- pitchers for the month of September throughout their careers. Kevin Correia might have ended August with two losses, but his career 8-3 record…
Good Summer For WRs Named Mike Williams
Many young players are boosting their stock, including both Mike Williamses.…
Finally, some fantasy love for Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is like the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL, but here's some…
Thursday
Fearsome foursome: One in the…
Don't waste a first-round pick on a quarterback when the elite four are interchangeable parts. Your fantasy team would be better served by grabbing a stud receiver or running back,…
Don't forget about Peyton
Peyton Manning is being taken on average No. 19 overall in fantasy drafts.…
Fantasy Live® Challenge strategy tips
Fantasy Live® Challenge is set to revolutionize fantasy football.
Friday
Fast Draft® Challenge Wk 1 Mock:…
The content staff do a three-team mock draft for Fast Draft® Challenge for Wk 1. The talent gets a little thinner than the two-team mock we did on Monday, and the strategies shift…
Devil's Advocate: Mocking the Draft
Giving the Devil his due? Jason Garcia takes a different route with this…
Fantasy Freshmen: Rookie indicator
What can a rookie tell you about fantasy football?
Saturday
2010 Fantasy Racing: Labor Day…
Juan Pablo Montoya has scored Top 10s in three consecutive races. Clint Bowyer has a 100-point lead with two to go until the Chase. Daniel E. Dobish provides the fantasy studs and…
D.C. Crab: Wk 23 Ballpark Figures
Which young players should you grab and who should you avoid? Dobish helps…
2011 Rookie Report: Quarterbacks
Note these quarterbacks as they might help you in 2011 Fantasy.
Upcoming
NFL Preseason fantasy recaps
Our staff breaks down every night of preseason action.
Week 1 NFL lineup rankings
Ian Riley returns to rank the best players for each matchup.
Knee Jerk Reactions
When something major happens, we'll help fantasy owners figure it out.
Fantasy FB Draft Prep
Don't forget about Peyton
Peyton Manning is being taken on average No. 19 overall in fantasy drafts, almost a full round after Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees.
Finally, some fantasy love for Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is like the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL, but here's some…
2010 Fantasy FB Position Previews: QBs
Our staff previews the QB position for 2010: Profiles, projections and…
OPEN for Debate
NFL
2010 Fantasy Football Draft Kit Jumpoff
Remember that time you showed up to class and realized you completely forgot about the big exam? Well, now’s your chance to right a wrong. Don’t head into your fantasy football… Read More
NFL
NostraGonos Wk 1: Prediction non-fiction
Everyone's favorite clairvoyant takes a look at the season openers for each team and makes fantasy predictions. He's 100 percent right 26 percent of the time. Read More
NFL
PPR RBs? Don't bother
PPR leagues are all the rage in fantasy circles. I am more traditional, valuing overall production as opposed to a running back or wide receiver hauling in a catch that nets negative… Read More
NFL
Pre-Wk 4 fantasy recap: Down and ouch!
With Byron Leftwich injuring his knee Thursday, Dennis Dixon took charge, leading the team on a quick scoring drive. In the desert, it's Matt Leinart's ego taking a hit as the… Read More
NFL
FantasyLive.com "Beat the Staff" Challenge
Think you have what it takes to win the FantasyLive.com “Beat the Staff Challenge”? It’s doubtful you will win, but we’d like you to try. If you finish in first place,… Read More
Player Updates
John David Booty
- QB -
Texans
Turk visits Texans QB Booty, DB Reeves Sep 3 - 11:45pm ET
The Houston Texans cut QB John David Booty and DB Jacques Reeves on Friday. View Full Update
Kory Sperry
- TE -
Broncos
TE Sperry, six others cut by Broncos Sep 3 - 11:44pm ET
The Denver Broncos cut WR Alric Arnett, DE Chris Baker, OT Paul Duncan, LB Jammie Kirlew, TE Nathan Overbay, TE Kory Sperry and LB Johnny Williams on Friday. View Full Update
Rich Gunnell
- WR -
Chiefs
WR Gunnell, six others cut loose by Chiefs Sep 3 - 11:41pm ET
The Kansas City Chiefs waived TE Leroy Banks, WR Rich Gunnell, OG Lemuel Jeanpierre, OT Ikechuku Ndukwe, CB Mike Richardson, LB John Russell and OG Dan Santucci on Friday. View Full Update
Michael Robinson
- RB -
49ers
RB Robinson fails to make 49ers Sep 3 - 11:38pm ET
The San Francisco 49ers released RB Michael Robinson on Friday. View Full Update
Joe Nedney
- K -
49ers
Nedney holds off Andrus for 49ers K job Sep 3 - 11:37pm ET
The San Francisco 49ers waived K Shane Andrus, meaning veteran Joe Nedney has won the starting placekicker job. View Full Update
Jason Hill
- WR -
49ers
49ers announce their final cuts Sep 3 - 11:35pm ET
The San Francisco 49ers cut LB Mike Balogun, QB Jarrett Brown, RB Jehuu Caulcrick, TE Tony Curtis, LB Bruce Davis, OG Brian De La Puente, TE Joe Jon Finley, WR Bobby Guillory and WR Jason Hill (groin). View Full Update
Syndric Steptoe
- WR -
Browns
Steptoe, five others cut by Browns Sep 3 - 11:32pm ET
The Cleveland Browns cut WR Jake Allen, OG Casey Bender, CB Coye Francies, TE Joel Gamble, OT Joel Reinders and WR Syndric Steptoe on Friday. View Full Update
Damione Lewis
- DT -
Patriots
DT Lewis, C Ghiaciuc cut by Pats Sep 3 - 11:29pm ET
The New England Patriots waived DT Damione Lewis and C Eric Ghiaciuc on Friday. View Full Update
Sean McHugh
- TE -
Steelers
McHugh, London among final Steelers cuts Sep 3 - 11:27pm ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers waived TE Eugene Bright, OG Dorian Brooks, OT Kyle Jolly, WR Brandon London, TE Sean McHugh, DT Scott Paxson, LS Matt Stewart, S Justin Thornton, RB Justin Vincent and LB Renauld… View Full Update
New Orleans Saints DST
- DST -
Saints
S Sharper, LB Ingram to start on PUP Sep 3 - 11:22pm ET
New Orleans Saints veteran LB Clint Ingram (knee surgery) and S Darren Sharper (knee surgery) will both begin the season on the reserve/physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list. FS Usama Young confirmed… View Full Update
Usama Young
- S -
Saints
Usama Young confirms he has made roster Sep 3 - 11:20pm ET
New Orleans Saints FS Usama Young confirmed on Friday that he has made the 53-man roster. "I still got my playbook, don't I?" he quipped. View Full Update
Clint Ingram
- LB -
Saints
Saints LB Ingram to start on PUP Sep 3 - 11:18pm ET
New Orleans Saints veteran LB Clint Ingram (knee surgery) will begin the season on the reserve/physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list. View Full Update
Injury: Knee
Erick Threets
- P -
White Sox
RP Threets moved to 60-day DL Sep 4 - 2:29am ET
The Chicago White Sox transferred RP Erick Threets (elbow) from the 15-day to 60-day disabled list on Friday. View Full Update
Injury: Elbow
Matt Thornton
- P -
White Sox
White Sox activate P Thornton Sep 4 - 2:27am ET
The Chicago White Sox activated RP Matt Thornton (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. He did not pitch as Friday's game at Boston was postponed. View Full Update
Chris Ray
- P -
Giants
RP Chris Ray activated by Giants Sep 4 - 2:25am ET
The San Francisco Giants activated RP Chris Ray (rib cage) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. View Full Update
Ross Gload
- 1B -
Phillies
Gload activated, Dobbs promoted to bigs Sep 4 - 2:22am ET
The Philadelphia Phillies activated 1B Ross Gload (groin) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. The team also purchased the contract of IF Greg Dobbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. View Full Update
Bryan Bullington
- P -
Royals
Bullington removed from Royals rotation Sep 4 - 2:18am ET
Kansas City Royals P Bryan Bullington has been removed from the starting rotation following the activation of Brian Bannister (shoulder) and Luke Hochevar (elbow) from the disabled list. View Full Update
Brian Bannister
- P -
Royals
Bannister back from DL, will start Tuesday Sep 4 - 2:16am ET
The Kansas City Royals activated P Brian Bannister (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. He'll start Tuesday's game against the Twins. View Full Update
Injury: Shoulder
Luke Hochevar
- P -
Royals
Hochevar activated, will pitch in relief Sep 4 - 2:14am ET
The Kansas City Royals activated P Luke Hochevar (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list on Friday. He is expected to work in relief of starter Brian Bannister in Tuesday's game against Minnesota. View Full Update
Injury: Elbow
John Baker
- C -
Marlins
Marlins C Baker has Tommy John surgery Sep 4 - 2:11am ET
Florida Marlins C John Baker (elbow) had successful Tommy John surgery on Friday in Birmingham, Ala. The ligament replacement surgery was performed by the renowned Dr. James Andrews. View Full Update
Injury: Elbow
Rafael Furcal
- SS -
Dodgers
Furcal activated, starts on Friday night Sep 4 - 2:08am ET
Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. He was 1 for 4 with a strikeout and an error. View Full Update
Vicente Padilla
- P -
Dodgers
Dodgers activate Padilla for Monday's start Sep 4 - 2:07am ET
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated P Vicente Padilla (neck) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. View Full Update
Injury: Neck
Ryan Rowland-Smith
- P -
Mariners
M's activate Rowland-Smith from DL Sep 4 - 2:04am ET
The Seattle Mariners activated P Ryan Rowland-Smith (back) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. View Full Update
Jesus Flores
- C -
Nationals
C Flores confirms he is out for the season Sep 4 - 2:02am ET
Washington Nationals C Jesus Flores (shoulder) confirmed he is out for the remainder of the season due to his shoulder injury. View Full Update
Injury: Shoulder
Kyle Busch - #18 - Joe Gibbs Racing
Kyle Busch makes history at Bristol Aug 21 - 10:34pm ET
Kyle Busch capped off an amazing weekend by winning the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol on Saturday. He swept all three touring series races at Bristol, making his the first driver in NASCAR history… View Full Update
Kevin Harvick - #29 - Richard Childress Racing
Harvick wins Michigan, clinches Chase spot Aug 15 - 4:11pm ET
Kevin Harvick, the overall Sprint Cup Series leader, locked up a spot in the Chase with a win in Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway. It will be Harvick's fourth appearance in the Chase.… View Full Update
Casey Mears - #83 - Red Bull Racing Team
Mears doesn't come close to qualifying Aug 14 - 12:37pm ET
Casey Mears jumped into the No. 36 for Tommy Baldwin Racing and attempted to qualify for Sunday's Michigan 400. He didn't come close, turning in a poor 180.059 mph speed. View Full Update
Scott Riggs - #190 - Keyed-Up Motorsports
Riggs attempts to qualify, fails at MIS Aug 14 - 12:35pm ET
Scott Riggs attempted to qualify for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan, but he turned in a 180.959 mph and that was not nearly enough to get into the field of 43. View Full Update
J.J. Yeley - #46 - Whitney Motorsports
Yeley fails to qualify for Sunday's race Aug 14 - 12:33pm ET
J.J. Yeley was unable to qualify for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan despite the fact he turned in a 183.038 mph which would have landed him in the 39th spot. View Full Update
Mike Bliss - #9 - Phoenix Racing
Bliss doesn't qualify for Carfax 400 at MIS Aug 14 - 12:31pm ET
Mike Bliss was unable to qualify for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan despite the fact he turned in a 183.136 mph which would have landed him in the 39th spot. View Full Update
Tony Raines - #164 - Gunselman Motorsports
Raines replaces Conway in the No. 34 Aug 14 - 12:28pm ET
Tony Raines will take the wheel of the No. 34 car for Front Row Motorsports with Yates Racing in Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan. He replaces rookie Kevin Conway, who takes his Extenze Racing sponsorship… View Full Update
Kevin Conway - #37 - Front Row Motorsports with Yates Racing
Front Row replaces Conway with Tony Raines Aug 14 - 12:25pm ET
Rookie Kevin Conway has been removed from the No. 34 car for Front Row Motorspots with Yates Racing. The team will use Tony Raines in his absence and he starts 39th at Michigan on Sunday. View Full Update
Paul Menard - #98 - Richard Petty Motorsports
Menard signs multi-year deal with Childress Aug 14 - 12:21pm ET
Richard Childress Racing has signed Paul Menard to a multi-year deal, as they'll expand to a four-car operation in 2011. "Paul will fit in perfectly with our team of drivers at RCR, and they are all looking… View Full Update
Kasey Kahne - #9 - Richard Petty Motorsports
Kahne on pole for Sunday, finds new team Aug 14 - 12:17pm ET
Friday was a busy day for Kasey Kahne, as he turned in a 187.183 mph qualifying speed to capture his second-career pole at Michigan. He'll go off first in Sunday's Carfax 400. View Full Update
Mark Martin - #5 - Hendrick Motorsports
Mark Martin ends up 19th at Watkins Glen Aug 8 - 6:02pm ET
Mark Martin, a three-time winner at Watkins Glen, ended up a distant 19th in Sunday's Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen. However, that was still good enough to move up one spot in the overall Sprint… View Full Update
Dale Earnhardt Jr. - #88 - Hendrick Motorsports
Earnhardt Jr. struggles at Watkins Glen Aug 8 - 5:58pm ET
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was awful in qualifying, starting 40th in Sunday's Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen. He didn't make much of an ascent through the pack, ending up 26th. View Full Update
